Oil painting was first adopted in the West during the 15th Century. Since the start oils quickly rose to become the most respected among all the different methods because the paint dries very slowly giving the artist plenty of time to create the look they desire. However, just because Oil Paintings dry slowly does mean they need to appear dull and lifeless and for centuries people have been creating amazing and engaging works that prove this. Whether you are into grand Old Masters, subtle impressionistic landscapes or bizarre abstractions, there are a wealth of antique and vintage Oil Paintings out there. They are great because they can add a sense of instant atmosphere to any space, so 19th Century landscapes or Portraits can add a timelessness, while bright and textured works from the 20th Century will add interest and colour.
While art historians and critics will place a great deal of attention on the artist as the most important element, even unknown paintings deserve their due and space on your wall. Every artist no matter how humble will tell you that some works emerge more from divine inspiration than skill. If that work speaks to you then it is probably meant for you.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage Oil Paintings for all your needs.
Marylebone Antiques
Antique 19th Century Venetian Oil Painting
£ 675
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting on Board Signed John Wilson
£ 750
£ 18,500
Thomas Willis: Shamrock III 7 Reliance Crossing the Line - America’s Cup 1903
£ 18,500
Wick Antiques Ltd
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
19th Century Oil Painting Portrait Royal King George IV Wearing Royal Garter
£ 4,500
19th Century Oil Painting Portrait Royal King George IV Wearing Royal Garter
£ 4,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Ian Chisnall Antiques and Collectables
"On the Alltmor, Tighnabruaich" by Waller Hugh Paton RSA, RSW
£ 4,500
"On the Alltmor, Tighnabruaich" by Waller Hugh Paton RSA, RSW
£ 4,500
Ian Chisnall Antiques and Collectables
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
18th Century Oil Painting Lieutenant General Sir James Campbell
£ 24,000
18th Century Oil Painting Lieutenant General Sir James Campbell
£ 24,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Walton House Antiques Ltd
'The Orange Girl' by Richard David
£ 825
£ 550
£ 1,275
Antique Lakeside Landscape Painting, Continental School, Oil, Picture c.1900
£ 1,275
London Fine Ltd
Campbell Vintage
Oil on Canvas Study of Boy by Christian Aigens
£ 845
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Herbert Bland Sparks - Happy Families
£ 3,650
£ 385
Prometheus Antiques
The Ruined Tower, Oil Painting by William Knight
£ 495
Prometheus Antiques
The Priory Ruins, Oil Painting by William Knight
£ 395
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Victorian Large Dramatic Oil Painting Four Masted Iron Merchant Ship Colony
£ 2,600
Victorian Large Dramatic Oil Painting Four Masted Iron Merchant Ship Colony
£ 2,600
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Neville Platt Antiques
Oil Painting of 'The Market Place'
£ 575
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique Victorian River Landscape Oil Painting
£ 950
Walton House Antiques Ltd
'Sunset by the River' Pair by H Cole
£ 1,250
Salisbury Antiques Centre
"The Evening Prayer" by John Bagnold Burgess
£ 1,650
£ 2,250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting HMS Franklin Ship Mine Sweeper The Pentlands World War 2 Convoy Duty
£ 2,000
Oil Painting HMS Franklin Ship Mine Sweeper The Pentlands World War 2 Convoy Duty
£ 2,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting 19th Century Huntsman Pipe Smoker Woodcutter Dog After Edwin Landseer
£ 5,000
Oil Painting 19th Century Huntsman Pipe Smoker Woodcutter Dog After Edwin Landseer
£ 5,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Georgian Antiques
Robert Hope Oil Painting
£ 2,250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Hunting Horse Rider Red Coats An Unfortunate Fall Oil Painting Follower of Alken
£ 2,560
Hunting Horse Rider Red Coats An Unfortunate Fall Oil Painting Follower of Alken
£ 2,560
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Prometheus Antiques
The Old Roman Bridge, Oil Painting by Harry Foster Newey
£ 350
Prometheus Antiques
Dog Portrait Oil Painting of a Great Dane
£ 450
£ 650
Antique Coastal Landscape Oil Painting of Children Crabbing Signed W Collins 1849
£ 650
Anthea's Attic
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique Scottish Landscape Oil Painting of Horse Being Transported Across a Loch Signed AD
£ 650
Large Antique Scottish Landscape Oil Painting of Horse Being Transported Across a Loch Signed AD
£ 650
Anthea's Attic
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Pair Early 19th Century Hunting Oil Paintings Liberty & Industry Horses by Francis Calcraft Turner
£ 7,500
Pair Early 19th Century Hunting Oil Paintings Liberty & Industry Horses by Francis Calcraft Turner
£ 7,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Millers Antiques
Large 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman
£ 580
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Robert Farrier - Pheobe the Millers Maid
£ 1,250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Anglo Chinese Marine Oil Painting HMS Alacrity Schooner Steam Ship
£ 2,900
Anglo Chinese Marine Oil Painting HMS Alacrity Schooner Steam Ship
£ 2,900
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
£ 500
Antique Italian Oil Painting Portrait Study Entitled The Dice Players after Murillo
£ 500
Anthea's Attic
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting Portrait Racing Pigeon Champion Edwins Pride by Andrew Beer
£ 2,900
Oil Painting Portrait Racing Pigeon Champion Edwins Pride by Andrew Beer
£ 2,900
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Victorian Oil Painting Purebred Red Chestnut Arabian Horse Bombay Stables
£ 2,950
Victorian Oil Painting Purebred Red Chestnut Arabian Horse Bombay Stables
£ 2,950
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique Landscape Oil Painting of Monsal Dale Village, Derbyshire by William Highfield
£ 995
Large Antique Landscape Oil Painting of Monsal Dale Village, Derbyshire by William Highfield
£ 995
Anthea's Attic
Wick Antiques Ltd
Andrew Morton R.A. Captain George Treweeke Scobell 1840
£ 12,800
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by George Law Beetholme - Highland River Scenes
£ 1,750
Oil Painting by George Law Beetholme - Highland River Scenes
£ 1,750
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Wick Antiques Ltd
Royal Naval Surgeon Robert Prideaux and His Wife Mary Ann
£ 5,800
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Neville Platt Antiques
Chalk Pits Surrey - Alison Helen Rose
£ 230